Aru Dell’Arte Dance Company creates visually striking, story-driven performances that combine classical strength with contemporary expression. Through original productions, touring engagements, and community-centered programming, the company brings ballet into a more dynamic and emotionally resonant space.
What We Do:
Performances
Original contemporary ballet productions, immersive works, and repertory pieces created for theaters, festivals, and special events.
Touring & Presenting
Flexible programming for presenters, venues, and organizations seeking visually compelling dance work with strong audience appeal.
Education & Engagement
Artist-led classes, workshops, residencies, and public programs that deepen connection to the work and support dance learning.
Season highlight
Modern Nutcracker: Christmas Legend
Baltimore Theatre Project | December 20, 2026
Founding Artistic Director, Choreographer, and MSAC Touring Artist
Olga Aru is a Ukrainian-born American choreographer, ballerina, and educator whose work bridges classical ballet, modern narratives, and physical theatre.
Recognized for original productions, touring presence, and distinctive contemporary ballet experiences across the DMV and beyond.
Support bold independent dance creation
Aru Dell’Arte Dance Company is a nonprofit organization creating original contemporary ballet work, supporting artists, and building ambitious performances for audiences in the DMV and beyond. Your support helps sustain artist pay, rehearsal time, new choreography, and future growth.